The Next Gen Catalyst will work with the Next Gen Lead Catalyst in providing support, direction, and strategy for NEXT Teams trip management. They will work in conjunction with the STMT Director and Catalysts to ensure well-coordinated logistics for NEXT Teams according to East-West STMT policies. They will work with the Next Gen Team to help mobilize North American high school and college students on NEXT Teams STMTs.
This is a fully support raised position.
A Day in the Life of the Next Generation Catalyst
- NEXT Teams Catalyst – reporting to Next Generation and in coordination with the Director of Short-Term Mission Teams (STMTs)
- Help ensure successful completion and execution of trip planning and coordination
- Provide ongoing communication and support to Mission Leaders and Trip Participants
- Work alongside and support other Next Gen Catalysts to ensure good communication and logistics for all NEXT Teams STMTs
- Work with Next Gen Team to help with mobilization events and conduct meetings to mobilize students on NEXT Teams
- Mobilize churches and individuals for participation in various EW ministries
- Attend meetings, retreats, and conferences as requested
- Lead / Coordinate 4-6 STMTs annually to ministry locations worldwide
- Assist Director of Next Generation Missions in projects and planning as requested
- Develop and maintain a network of personal support
Qualifications
- Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- A baptized believer of Jesus Christ
- Ability to travel overseas at least 4 weeks a year
- Ability to raise personal support as well as develop and manage personal ministry budget
- Strong initiative, motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
- Ability to respond with clear thinking during stressful situations
- Experienced in leading cross-cultural short-term mission teams
- Strong team player
- Displays a teachable spirit
- Administrative experience
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Good listener, patient, and kind
